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Islam
contains beliefs appealing to individuals in
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many
differing world cultures.
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They
included monotheism, legal codes, social
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justice,
and a strong sense of community.
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Islam,
while regarding Muhammad's message as the
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culmination
of divine revelation, accepted the validity
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of
Judaism and Christianity.
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Islam's
five pillars provide a basis for underlying
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unity:
(1) acceptance of Islam; (2) prayer five times
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daily;
(3) the fast month of Ramadan; (4) payment of
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a
tithe (zakat) for charity; and (5) the hajj, or
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pilgrimage
to Mecca.
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